Exploring Comparative and Superlative Adjectives in Latin

What is the basic form of an adjective called in Latin?

• Comparative

• Superlative

• Genitive

• Positive

To form a comparative adjective in Latin, where do you find the stem for first and second declension adjectives?

• Nominative form

• Neuter form

• Masculine form

• Feminine form

What endings are added to the stem of comparative adjectives in Latin for masculine and feminine?

• e

• a or

• us

• um

What does the comparative form of an adjective express in Latin?

• A comparison between two entities

• None of the above

• The highest degree of quality

• A basic quality

In Latin, what case must both compared words be in when using 'quam' for comparisons?

• Genitive

• Nominative

• Accusative

• Ablative

Which case is used in Latin when the word being compared is in the nominative or accusative without using 'quam'?

• Ablative

• Nominative

• Accusative

• Genitive

What is the superlative ending added to the masculine form of adjectives in Latin?

• a

• issimus

• issima

• issimum

Which declension endings are used after adding the superlative suffix in Latin?

• First and second declension

• Third declension

• Fifth declension

• Fourth declension

For adjectives ending in ER in the masculine nominative singular, what suffix is added to form the superlative?

• a

• rimus

• issimus

• issima

What is the correct superlative form for adjectives ending in ILIS?

• ilissima

• ilisrimus

• illimus

• ilissimus